Delay explained for Man City 115 charges verdict as Liverpool watches on

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The final verdict on Manchester City's alleged financial irregularities is now expected to be delayed beyond the end of this season. However, eight months after the City manager's projected timeline, a definitive ruling on the case is still pending.

City AM suggests that the drawn-out legal battle between City and the Premier League could extend beyond the current season, with the much-anticipated judgment likely to be "delivered in stages." In its annual financial accounts published on Tuesday, City addressed the ongoing proceedings. Pep Guardiola is looking for a seventh league title (Image: Offside via Getty Images) City would retain the right to appeal any guilty verdict or sanction imposed.

Regarding possible sanctions, The Telegraph reported last year that rival clubs believe a simple points deduction wouldn't be adequate if City is found guilty on all 115 charges, though City insists it has irrefutable evidence in its favor. Stefan Borson, City's former financial adviser, contends that neither the club nor the Premier League should be held accountable for the lengthy delay.